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Master of Planning M.Planning
2009

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 2 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Masters by Coursework

Program Outline

The Master of Planning is a two-year program that is designed to provide advanced coursework leading to professionally-recognised qualifications. The program has a strong foundation in ecological, social and economic sustainability as a basis for planning. It also emphasises skills in communication and collaboration with local communities and professional groups.

The program employs a combination of lectures, tutorials, intensive workshops and studio activity. Graduates should find employment in government and private practice.

Assessment

In the Master of Planning program, assessment is based on project work rather than on examinations. Details of all assessment tasks and the weighting of each are contained in the course guide for each course. Some courses contain assessment hurdles. These are components that must be passed to pass the course overall. All assessment practices with in the Master of Architecture are based on and conform to the University’s assessment policy. Other information concerning assessment, including policies related to submission of work and how to apply for supplementary examinations and assignments, can be found on the School’s website and in the Student Handbook.

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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SATAC Code 3CM083
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $7,412
Mid-year entry? No
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.
You must have a completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least a credit average and relevant work experience.
Additional Entry Requirements ?
Applicants must submit a Curriculum Vitae to the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design.

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 3CM083

International applicants

Not an international applicant? ?

IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $21,000
Mid-year entry? No
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Prerequisites ?
Bachelor's degree
Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6
Additional Entry Requirements ?
Also required at time of application: portfolio

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $21,000
Mid-year entry? No
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Core courses

To qualify for the degree of Master of Planning a candidate shall satisfactorily complete courses to the value of 48 units, as follows:

Electives

EITHER 6 units of elective courses chosen from:

  • GEST 5003: Environmental Impact Assessment
  • GEST 5004: Environmental Economics and Policy
  • GEST 5006: People and Environment in the Asia-Pacific Region

OR two courses chosen from:

  • GISC 5008: Introduction to Spatial Data Models
  • GISC 5009: Introduction to Spatial Information Systems
  • GISC 5012: Social Applications in Geographical Information Systems

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Graduate Attributes

School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Postgraduate Program Graduate Attributes 

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Professional Accreditation

Accreditation by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) is being sought for the program.

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Program Rules

School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Postgraduate Program Rules 

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Last updated: Thursday, 16 Jul 2009

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